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Association Forum Announces New Board Officers and Members
Association Forum has announced the appointment of three new directors and one new officer to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. The newly elected leaders bring deep expertise across governance, marketing, engagement, and strategy—strengthening the organization’s commitment to advancing the professional practice of association management.
You Don’t Have a Retention Problem. You Have a Promotion Problem.
Women leave when their expertise is overlooked and advancement stalls. The glass escalator explains why—and how to stop it.
BAE Chicagoland Kicks Off: Join the Movement!
Black Association Executives (BAE) is officially in Chicagoland, bringing a bold new community to Black association executives in the region.
25/7/365 Leadership: How to gain an extra hour every day (Without burning out)
Association professionals don’t work in a 9‑to‑5 world, but in a 24/7/365 reality. With high expectations, limited resources, and mission‑driven pressure, many wish for a twenty‑fifth hour—but the truth is, more time has to be created within the hours we already have.
ASAE Names Debra Zabloudil, FACHE, as Vice President of Learning
Debra Zabloudil, FACHE, has joined ASAE as vice president of learning, effective January 3, ASAE President and CEO Michelle Mason, FASAE, CAE, announced today.
Hans Zetterstrom Joins Association Management Center as Chief Information Officer
Association Management Center (AMC), a leading Chicago-based association management company, is very pleased to announce that Hans Zetterstrom joined AMC in the role of Chief Information Officer (CIO) on December 1, 2021.
A Governance Deep Dive
Want governance content? We dug into the archives to bundle everything we’ve written on governance in the last few years!
How Association Executives Are Prepping for the New Year
Local association leaders weighed in about their plans, hopes and more for 2022.